Annette's Career Achievement Awards

Among the most popular items on display at our booth at D23 Expo 2015 were Annette's collection of career achievement awards - on public exhibition for the first time ever!

In addition to her "Walk of Fame" award (which we showed you in our previous post), Annette's "Disney Legend Award" was also on display; accompanied by the very letter Annette received from Roy E. Disney bearing the news she had been selected to receive the companies most prestigious award.

Annette accepted her award during a ceremony held at the Walt Disney Studios on October 21, 1992 - one day prior to her 50th Birthday.

Annette at her Disney Legends ceremony at the Walt Disney Studios, October 21, 1992.

Annette's 1959 "Tower of Talent" award, presented by WPTR Radio, was also on display. She received the award in recognition of her hit record "How Will I Know My Love".

Annette was presented the key to the city of Utica, New York - her hometown.

"45 Years of Service Award", presented to Annette by the Walt Disney Company.

On June 24, 2013, Annette was posthumously honored when the Walt Disney Studios renamed Stage 1 on the studio lot the "Annette Funicello Stage". Annette is only the second person to have a stage re-dedicated in their honor. A plaque identical to the one presented to her husband, Glen Holt (pictured above) is affixed to the side of the soundstage which now bears her name.

Displayed beside the plaque is a program, pass and fan card from Annette's "Life Celebration" held that same day in the Studio Theater.

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